By Joseph Momoh, Staff Reporter As Sierra Leone approaches its general election, Attorney General and Minister of Justice Alpha Sesay has outlined the timeline for a proposed new constitution and the accompanying referendum. In response to inquiries about the possibility of holding the referendum alongside the upcoming elections, Sesay indicated that the Constitutional Review Committee…
By Joseph Momoh, Staff Reporter Sierra Leone recorded a total of 306,057 live births in 2025, according to a provisional report released by the National Civil Registration Authority (NCRA) for the year ending December 31, 2025. The data reveals that females comprised 51% of the births, while males accounted for 49%. In detail, the report…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Freetown, 16 December 2025 — Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL) has convened a crucial high-level meeting with international independent monitors to evaluate the findings from the recently completed Pilot Population and Housing Census. This gathering, held at the Conference Hall of Kona Lodge, is a significant step in preparing…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S Freetown, Sierra Leone — The Ministry of Communication, Technology, and Innovation (MoCTI), in collaboration with UNICEF Sierra Leone, has unveiled the Learn2Earn Program, a pilot initiative designed to empower young people for income generation through digital freelancing. During the launch event, Stevenson K. Kamanda, Permanent Secretary of MoCTI, emphasized that…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Freetown, Sierra Leone — The Government of Sierra Leone has successfully secured a budget support package of €13.5 million from the European Union (EU) through its EU Nature Nourishes Programme. This funding, approximately equivalent to Le 351 million, aims to bolster the nation’s development priorities across several critical sectors. The…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Dr. Austin Demby, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Health, has revealed that the nation records approximately 450,000 pregnancies each year. This statistic highlights ongoing government efforts aimed at improving maternal health, reducing adolescent pregnancies, and enhancing overall healthcare services. In 2025, significant efforts were made to address maternal health issues,…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Attorney General and Minister of Justice Alpha Sesay has confirmed that the long-anticipated constitutional review in Sierra Leone has officially entered the drafting phase, with a completion target set for before the 2028 national elections. Sesay made this announcement during the closing session of the National Civic Festival at…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter At the recent Salone Civic Festival held at the Youyi Building in Freetown, National Revenue Authority (NRA) Commissioner General Jeneba J. Bangura presented a series of key tax reforms aimed at enhancing compliance, transparency, and service delivery. During her address at the event organized by the Ministry of Information…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The Sierra Leone Roads Authority (SLRA) has announced a temporary closure of the Dambala Bridge along the Bo-Yele-Matotoka Road from December 16 to December 22, 2025, for essential restoration works. This closure follows a partial collapse of the bridge two months ago, which occurred when a truck crossed over…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter In a significant milestone, the United Nations International Children Emergency Fund (UNICEF) commemorated its 40th anniversary in Sierra Leone by launching a proactive five-year strategic plan dedicated to enhancing the lives of children nationwide. The unveiling of this ambitious plan took place during a celebratory event themed “For Every…
